πέλεκυς

Greek (Cypriot)

noun
Definitions
  • battle axe, double-headed axe

Etymology

Inherited from Ancient Greek πέλεκυς (axe) inherited from Proto-Indo-European *peleḱús.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*peleḱús

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